NBA Click & Roll: It's playoff time! Here's everything you need to know

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.

Welcome to USA TODAY Sports' NBA Click & Roll newsletter.

This is where we bring you exclusive content from the USA TODAY NBA staff. Plus, we catch you up on the *biggest* moments, quotes and NBA news you may have missed this week.

FINALLY ... PLAYOFF BASKETBALL

— Can anyone dethrone the Warriors? Two of our NBA experts think so. Check out our predictions for each round of the playoffs and the NBA Finals.

— We rank all 16 playoff teams and break down how each team can win its first-round matchup.

— The playoffs aren't just two pressure-packed months for the players and coaches. The refs are as under the microscope as ever.

— The Nets are finally back in the playoffs, marking one of the best turnaround stories in sports.

— Speaking of turnaround stories ... our Nancy Armour chronicles the incredible rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the NBA as a skinny 18-year-old with loads of potential and raw talent and has blossomed into a top MVP candidate.

— Bad news for the 76ers: Joel Embiid says he has "no idea" if he'll play today due to knee soreness.

— Bookmark this: First-round matchups, dates and TV times

IN NON-PLAYOFF NEWS ...

— The Lakers are a mess. Magic Johnson abruptly stepped down as president of basketball operations on Tuesday, which led to a stunned LeBron James and one awesome new meme. Three days later, the Lakers and coach Luke Walton "mutually agreed" to part ways, which led to this list of eight potential candidates to replace him.

Tyronn Lue greets LeBron James after a Summer League game.

— Two future first-ballot Hall of Famers have played their final NBA games, and they both went out with a bang. Dwyane Wade dropped a triple-double (and was serenaded with "Paul Pierce sucks!" chants), while Dirk Nowitzki's final bucket was a perfect tribute to his career. Before his final game, Wade caught up with our Jeff Zillgitt to talk about his career, retirement and life.

— We project the first round of June's NBA draft now that the NCAA tournament is over.

— Anthony Davis rolled up to the Pelicans’ season finale wearing a “That’s all Folks!” T-shirt. But don't worry ... he doesn't dress himself.

Anthony Davis wears a T-shirt with 'That's All, Folks,' printed on it.

— The students at LeBron James' I Promise School are generating "extraordinary" results.

— DeMarcus Cousins wants you to stop calling him Boogie.

— A new video shows Derrick Rose's emotional reaction to being traded from the Bulls.

Check back next week for everything that went down in the Association.

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